Growing up David Jackson knew one thing, that he would never be like his dad.

This story was adapted from Whit Missildine’s podcast This Is Actually Happening, featuring stories about what happens when everything changes. You can listen to episodes on their website or subscribe to their podcast on iTunes.

Cynthia McCabe was checking through her email one last time before she went to bed when she noticed a strange email caught her attention. She opened it and started reading. “I’m an American ex-pat writer,” it said, “and this is my last day on Earth.”

Listen as Jeff Greenwald performs "The Red Lantern" for the event "That Actually Happened" at the Monkey House Theater in Berkeley, CA. For more info on writer Jeff Greenwald (and to purchase his books!) visit JeffGreenwald.com